Honoring WWII’s Forgotten Heroes: Canadian Airmen Remembered in Fermanagh
In a poignant tribute, young cadets from Enniskillen and Omagh honored 82 Canadian airmen buried in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland, marking the site as the largest WWII Air Force graveyard in the region. The cadets placed Canadian flags and poppy crosses on graves, sparking curiosity about the stories of these young men who served and sacrificed their lives. The event highlights the significance of Lough Erne during the Battle of the Atlantic and the covert Donegal corridor used by RAF Coastal Command flying boats. This remembrance reinforces the importance of recognizing those who served across borders.